Jesus heals a man who has been ill for 38 years. With a single word the Lord heals him, revealing his glory as God.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 4th Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus heals a sick man. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph: An example of faithful action and service. Catholic Inspiration
St. Joseph never says a word in the Gospels; rather, he puts his faith in God into concrete action as he provides a home for Mary and Jesus. May his example inspire us to put our faith into daily practice.
Mass Readings – Solemnity of St. Joseph, spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary
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St. Joseph, pray for us!
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Study, Pray, Serve: 5th Sunday of Lent
Let’s explore some of the themes we discover in the Mass readings for the 5th Sunday of Lent.
1st Reading – Ezekiel 37:12-14
- The Lord calls the people to rise up from their graves and return to the land of Israel.
- God promises them the gift of his spirit that they will live.
Psalm – 130:1-8
- “With the Lord there is mercy and fullness of redemption.”
- Out of the depths we cry to the Lord, trusting in the Lord’s forgiveness and kindness.
2nd Reading – Romans 8:8-11
- We cannot please God if we remain in the flesh, but if the Spirit of God dwells in us, we are raised to life.
- If Christ is in us, then the spirit that raised Christ will also raise us up.
Gospel – John 11:1-45
- Jesus returns to Bethany to raise Lazarus who has been in the tomb for four days.
- Both sisters of Lazarus, Martha and Mary, reveal their faith in Jesus, and many more people come to believe as well.
Mass Readings – 5th Sunday of Lent
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4th Sunday of Lent: Christ cures the blindness of our hearts. Catholic Inspiration
The healing encounter between Jesus and the blind man brings about the gift of sight, followed later by the gift of faith. We, too, in the darkness of our ignorance and sin, call upon the Lord to foster spiritual sight within our hearts to help us journey through this life to the next.
Mass Readings – 4th Sunday of Lent
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Note: the Feast of St. Joseph (March 19th) is transferred to tomorrow.
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Daily Mass: O God, be merciful to me a sinner. Catholic Inspiration
The prayer of the tax collector offers a powerful spiritual insight as we recognize both our sins and the forgiving grace of God.
Mass Readings – Saturday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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St. Cyril of Jerusalem, pray for us!
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Daily Mass: We follow the commandment to love. Catholic Inspiration
Through his encounter with a scribe, Jesus affirms the two great Commandments to Love. May we open our hearts to the love of God, so that we can offer that love to the Lord and one another.
Mass Readings – Friday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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St. Patrick, pray for us!
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Come, Holy Spirit! 4th Night: How do we cooperate with the Holy Spirit?
Come, Holy Spirit! is a six week series of presentations on the Holy Spirit. This fourth talk explores how we “plug in” to the Spirit with the assent of our free will and then offer the unique gifts of our lives as fuel for the fire of Spirit to flourish within us. This fourth presentation was given by Fr. Andrew at the Cathedral of Christ the King in Superior, WI on March 16, 2023.
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Daily Mass: Jesus drives out evil. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus drives out a demon and then he uses the opportunity to teach about his power to destroy the bondage of evil.
Mass Readings – Thursday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Jesus changes us from the inside out. Catholic Inspiration
The Lord announces that he fulfills the Law and the Prophets, emphasizing that his commandments are essential for the Kingdom of Heaven. May we heed his teaching and allow his grace to transform us…from the inside out!
Mass Readings – Wednesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Daily Mass: Mercy and Forgiveness. Catholic Inspiration
Jesus offers a parable that highlights the awesome mercy and compassion of God, inspiring us to reach out with forgiveness to one another.
Mass Readings – Tuesday of the 3rd Week of Lent
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Catholic Inspiration – Podcast Archives of Homilies & Talks- Easter Sunday, the Resurrection of the Lord
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